1. Systems of Governments

9. Unitary Diagram:

10. Unitary Governments of the World (All countries in blue)

12. Confederation Diagram:

14. Should the national government, state government, or both have these powers? List of Powers Shared in a Federal Government Issue driver’s licenses Make laws for the environment Collect taxes Conduct elections Create marriage laws Punish law breakers Declare war Create standards for schools Make agreements with other countries Defend the country Coin money Protect citizen rights

15. Federal System Diagram:

16. Federal Governments of the World (All countries in green)

18. Written Summary: How is the power distributed politically? Image from Center of Civic Education. 2008